[Admiralty Office] 4th Octr 1775
Sir
I have received & communicated to my Lords Commrs of the Admty your Letter of yesterday, acquainting with your having hoisted your Flag on board the Chatham, & with your intention of proceeding to Sea by the first opportunity of Wind & Weather. I am &c
P. S.
Rear Adml Shuldham, at Portsmouth
1. PRO, Admiralty 2/550, 192.